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January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

UK to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a new defense initiative aimed at developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian military...

January 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Hawkeye EOSS Selected for Next-Gen Mobile Air Defense

UK-based Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) contract to deliver its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System (EOSS) for integration into mobile air defense platforms. The award highlights...

January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

KF-21 Boramae Nears Delivery After Final Flight Tests

South Korea has successfully completed all flight testing of its next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone toward operational deployment with the Republic of Korea Air Force...

January 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Saab to Deliver Trackfire RWS With Counter-Drone Tech

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract valued at 1.5 billion Swedish kronor ($162.9 million) to supply Trackfire Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) equipped with counter-drone capabilities. The...

January 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sweden to Spend $1.6B to Strengthen Air Defenses Plan

Sweden has announced plans to invest 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) to strengthen its national air defense capabilities, with a particular focus on protecting civilian infrastructure and other high-value...

January 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Space Command Selects SpaceX for Missile Warning

The US Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX a series of contracts to launch next-generation missile warning and tracking satellites into low-Earth orbit, strengthening America’s space-based defense architecture. The...

January 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Orders Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS Venture

Projekt System & Management, the joint business venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall, has secured a contract to supply nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) firing and combat training systems...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Aeva Launches 360 AI LiDAR for Close-Range Autonomy

California-based sensor technology firm Aeva has unveiled Omni, a new short-range 4D Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system designed to enhance situational awareness for physical artificial intelligence (AI) platforms....

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

NSA Clears L3Harris ISR Radios for Allied Use Ops

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has granted certification to L3Harris Technologies’ latest Rover intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) radio terminals, clearing them for secure use by approved allied...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Electro Optic Systems Acquires MARSS, Boosts C-UAS C2

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed an agreement to acquire Europe-based MARSS Group, a specialist in command-and-control (C2) software for counter-drone operations. The move significantly expands...